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San Leandro council adopts updated handbook, adds code of ethics and tightens reimbursement rules
Summary
The San Leandro City Council voted unanimously Sept. 8 to adopt an updated council handbook that adds a code of ethics, sets a 30-day deadline for expense reimbursements and consolidates travel, training and technology budgets with specified spending caps.
San Leandro’s City Council adopted an updated council handbook during a Sept. 8 special session that adds a formal code of ethics, revises member reimbursement rules and consolidates certain member budgets.
The council voted unanimously to adopt the clerk’s red-line edits after debate over enforcement language and budget structure. Council member Bolt moved to adopt the handbook as presented; Council member Viveiros Walton seconded. The substitute motion from Council member Aguilar to require a supermajority for disciplinary action and to separate technology and travel/training budgets failed 2–5, with Council members Simon and Aguilar voting yes and five members voting no. The final handbook adoption vote was unanimous.
The handbook adds a council code of ethics and an acknowledgment form; the clerk said rules-committee recommendations varied, with some additions recommended unanimously and others by 2–1 votes. The handbook also references disciplinary consequences and points to chapter…
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